This is our latest quarterly financial update for Seward Co-op employees and owners. In the March update, we noted that sales growth at Seward Co-op, and among co-ops nationally, had slowed during 2025. That trend has continued into 2026, and it appears to reflect broader conditions across the grocery industry. At Seward Co-op, recent local…
About Kadejan Inc. Kadejan was founded in 1989, and is a multi-generational, family-owned chicken and turkey producer from Glenwood, Minn. The name “Kadejan” is an acronym made from the first letters of the owner’s children, showing their commitment to running a family-owned business. They began by raising pheasants and eventually were able to expand production…
Summer is just around the corner, and folks are gearing up their grills for a weekend of hearty cookouts. Whether you’re getting a head start on celebrating International Burger Day (May 28), practicing some new recipes for a Juneteenth barbeque, or whipping up your go-to menu for a day of grilling, Seward Co-op has a…
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions that generations of AAPI communities have made to America. The month of May was deliberately chosen, as it marks both the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States and the completion of the transcontinental railroad, on…
Based in Southern Minnesota, Whole Grain Milling has been growing and processing organic grains on their third-generation family farm since 1989.
Soon it will be cinco de mayo*, a day that is generally celebrated in Puebla, Mexico and parts of the United States to memorialize an unlikely victory for the Mexican army. On May 5, 1862, during the Second French intervention from 1861-1867, the Battle of Puebla took place. The French army not only outnumbered the…
Supporting the Global Food System with Equal Exchange World Fair Trade Day has us reflecting on how our everyday purchases help shape the global food system and the lives of the people within it. For instance, when you buy from fair trade products from producers like Equal Exchange, you might think you’re simply buying coffee…
Many people look forward to Powderhorn’s Mayday celebration each spring, marking it as the beginning of the summer in the city. But what’s the history of this spirited local holiday? Let’s learn together, then get prepped with us for 2026’s Mayday Parade.
Mother’s Day has always been a celebration of those in our lives who nurture and care for us, whether they gave birth to us or stepped into our lives later down the line. And as a cooperative community, we take care and consider those for whom Mother’s Day is a time for mourning or self-care.…
You’ll need: Wildflowers with soft, flexible stems (daisies, dandelions, clover, or similar flowers work well) Scissors (or, you can tear stems by hand to thin them) Steps Gather your flowers: Pick an assortment of flowers with soft, bendy stems. Daisies, clover, and dandelions work well. Choose the longest stems possible to make braiding easier. Start…
